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RK54 PSU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,103 mi
Last recorded80,103 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 PSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 80,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 77,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2022 74,258 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 74,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 70,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2019 63,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,402 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 59,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,685 miles

both steering rack boots twisted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 48,689 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 48,689 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,354 miles

front jacking points/mounts have corrosion

n/s/r tyre sidewall is perished

parking brake effort is poor

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,670 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 44,670 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Halfshaft bolt loose (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Halfshaft bolt loose (4.2.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,499 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,368 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,640 miles

slght travel on parking brake

Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,745 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,611 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar top link gaiter cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2008 30,610 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f anti roll bar top link gaiter cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2007 23,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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RK54 PSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK54 PSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK54 PSU registered?

RK54 PSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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